Successful Documentation Projects - Part 1 of 3 - 'Understanding'

So you’re responsible for managing a documentation project. Before jumping into the writing, it's a good idea to understand the scope of the project.

Top Ten Presentation Tips

Communication is the engine that drives your business success. When your career is on the line, your presentation skills must be at the same high level as your business skills. Following are some tips that will help you be perceived as a confident and effective presenter when it matters:

Getting Started as a Travel Writer: Basic Tips on What You Need and Don't Need to Begin Your Journey

Learn the basic tips and tricks to prepare yourself for the rewarding world of freelance travel writer.

Build Confidence & Credibility: First-person Pronouns Get Your Messages Heard

Irritating speech habits destroy our professional credibility. Examples of irritating speech habits are sentences that end with dangling prepositions (Where did you hang your coat at?) and conversati...

52 Words and Phrases That Weaken Your Credibility

Whether you are writing or speaking, here are 52 words that weaken your credibility that you probably don't even realize you are using.

Does Becoming a Published Author Enhance a Business?

While publishing a book is an advantage in some instances, it can be a disadvantage in other instances. There are parameters that need to be followed for successful publication, and there are certain requirements that must be met for successful publication.

How to Jumpstart your Next Writing Session

I have always enjoyed writing. Sometimes it’s a problem for me to just sit down and write something. There are days when I choose “procrastinating” over “proactive.” Putting things off is common with everyone. Here are 4 areas to focus on to jumpstart your next writing session.

10 Laws of Great Storytelling

What are the 10 laws of great storytelling? You'd be surprised by the answers ...

Teaching Classes and Workshops For Profit and to Build Your Expert Reputation

Want to make money while you're building your credibility and being exposed to hundreds of thousands of potential clients? Teach continuing education classes and seminars. You don't need a degree or teacher certification, just helpful knowledge to share with others.

Six Common Conversational Mistakes

Many people are unaware of how they sabotage productive conversation. Check to see if you are prone to any of these six critical mistakes.

Ask a Better Question

Asking good questions is a critical skill for effective conversation. This article describes 4 ways to make your questions better.

Can You Really Sell Your Writing Output On Radio?

I had never given the matter much thought in the past but after an experience I enjoyed lately, I am now rather of the opinion that you can. It happened this way… Coinciding with the launch of my latest book ‘Your Retirement Masterplan’ (How To Books ISBN 1857039874) I participated in eleven 10/15 minute live interviews on local radio over a period of just five days.

What You May Not Learn In College (Part One)

Regardless of where you land your first writing job, chances are you will work an exorbitant number of hours for a less than desirable salary.

How Are Writers The Eyes of The World?

Dedicated to the memory of Jerry Garcia...

So You Want To Be A Writer

Are you crazy? If you're shaking your head yes, smiling to yourself or laughing aloud, honestly wondering when you will stop talking to the walls in your office on those days that you stare at a blank computer screen for hours hopelessly trying to find a flawless opening sentence for a perfect beginning or a clever combination of words to carry you to the ultimate ending of your work in progress - You're definitely already a writer by my definition...